Top Lexington weekend events: Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias, West Sixth anniversary, egg hunts

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Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do including family-friendly events, dance shows, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, University of Kentucky games, singing concerts ballet performances, foodie events 5K benefit races and Easter events such as egg hunts for kids.

Pasta Making & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards

Pair pasta and wine during a special belated St. Patrick’s Day pasta making class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Winchester on March 22 at 5:30 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. facebook.com/events/925684415426038.

Linda Ronstadt Tribute Concert at the Grand Theatre

“American Idol” star Tristan McIntosh will pay tribute to the life and legacy of Linda Ronstadt during a special concert at the Grand Theatre in Frankfort on March 22 at 7:30 p.m. $35-$40. 308 W Main St, Frankfort. thegrandky.com.

Dance SCAPA at the Lexington Opera House

The School for Creative and Performing Arts’ dance program, Dance SCAPA, will perform at the Lexington Opera House on March 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. $22. 401 W Short St. centralbankcenter.com/lexington-opera-house.

Bob Marley & the Wailers Tribute Concert at The Burl

Columbus, Ohio based reggae collective The Ark Band will pay tribute to Bob Marley & The Wailers during a concert at The Burl on March 22 at 8 p.m. $17. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Reforest 5K at Hisle Farm Park

The sixth annual Reforest 5K presented by John’s Run/Walk Shop and the City of Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services that raises money for April’s Reforest the Bluegrass tree planting event will take place at Hisle Farm Park on March 23 at 8 a.m. $30. 3551 Briar Hill Rd. LexingtonKy.gov.

West Sixth Brewing 12 Year Anniversary Celebration

West Sixth Brewing will kick off its week-long 12 year anniversary celebration with a brew-off on March 23 at 8 a.m. and free magic shows and balloon artists for kids on March 24 starting at 11 a.m. 501 W Sixth St #100. facebook.com/events/1140867303742024.

Easter Egg-Citement at Eckert’s Orchard

Easter Egg-Citement will return to Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles on March 23, 24 and 30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo, tractor rides, cookie icing stations, face painting, free photos with the Easter Bunny and more. $20-$25. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Versailles.Eckerts.com.

Shamrock 5K at the Falling Springs Center

Kappa Delta’s 12th annual Shamrock 5K benefiting The Nest will take place at the Falling Springs Center in Versailles on March 23 at 9:30 a.m. $20. 275 Beasley Rd, Versailles. RunSignUp.com.

Thumper Run Easter Egg Hunt at Wildside Winery

Meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for over 1,500 eggs around the Wildside Winery property in Versailles during a free event on March 23 at from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 3091 Troy Pike, Versailles. facebook.com/events/1394981171127175.

Tie Dye Making Workshop at Abettor Brewing

Make your own tie dye creation during a workshop at Abettor Brewing in Winchester on March 23 from 1-4 p.m. $35. 128 N Highland St, Winchester. Eventbrite.com.

UK Women’s Soccer vs. Louisville at the Bell Soccer Complex

The UK Women’s Soccer team will kick off its Spring Cup with an exhibition matchup against rival Louisville at the Bell Soccer Complex on March 23 at 1 p.m. $5-$8 with children five and under free. 550 Wildcat Ct. UkAthletics.com.

A Magical Night on Broadway at the Singletary Center

The UK Choristers will deliver “A Magical Night On Broadway” during a performance at the Singletary Center for the Arts’ Recital Hall on March 23 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. $17-$34. 405 Rose St. FineArts.Uky.edu.

The Curry Classic at the Kentucky Horse Park

Take in a day at the (barrel) races when the Curry Classic comes to the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on March 23 at 3 p.m. and March 24 at 1 p.m. $5 for adults and free for kids. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. KyHorsePark.com.

Taste Of The French Quarter at Shaker Village

Transport yourself to New Orleans’ French Quarter during a specially curated meal at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg on March 23 from 6-9 p.m. that includes crawfish étouffée, oysters bienville and more. $89. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

Ben Sollee Concert at The Leeds Center

Genre bending cellist and Louisville native Ben Sollee will perform at the Leeds Center for the Arts in Winchester on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. 37 N Main St, Winchester. leedscenter.org.

The Hairband Experience at the Lyric Theatre

Rock out to the music of Poison, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi when the Hairband Experience comes to the Lyric Theatre on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. $29-$69. 300 E Third St. HistoricLyricTheatre.com.

Lexington Ballet Company: Cinderella Sneak Peek at Lexington Public Library

The Lexington Ballet Company will perform selections from “Cinderella” inside the Lexington Public Library’s Tates Creek Branch on March 24 at 2 p.m. 3628 Walden Dr. Events.LexPubLib.org.

UK Men’s Soccer vs. Saint Louis at the Bell Soccer Complex

The UK Men’s Soccer squad will take the pitch against the Saint Louis Billikens at the Bell Soccer Complex on March 24 at 3 p.m. $5-$8 with children five and under free. 550 Wildcat Ct. UkAthletics.com.

Medium Cindy Kaza at Comedy Off Broadway

Medium Cindy Kaza, who’s been featured everywhere from Travel Channel’s “The Dead Files,” “The Holzer Files” and “Ghosts of Devil’s Perch,” will psychic skills to Comedy Off Broadway on March 24 at 7 p.m. $40. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias at Rupp Arena

Comedian Gabrial “Fluffy” Iglesias will bring his “Don’t Worry Be Fluffy” Tour to Rupp Arena on March 24 at 7 p.m. The comedian, who has Netfliz specials and has appeared in movies and TV shows, recently became the second highest grossing touring comedian. He is is one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 1.1 billion views and over 25 million fans on social media. Tickets from $33. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Hermanos Gutiérrez Concert at the Lexington Opera House

Ecuadorian-Swiss brothers Alejandro Gutiérrez and Estevan Gutiérrez, known best by their stage name Hermanos Gutiérrez, will bring their cosmic country and rock fused soundscapes to the Lexington Opera House for a concert on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. From $29.50. 401 W Short St. centralbankcenter.com/lexington-opera-house.

Eagles Tribute Concert at Manchester Music Hall

Eagles tribute band Hotel California will perform all of the iconic rock band’s greatest hits during a concert at Manchester Music Hall on March 24 at 8 p.m. $15-$40. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

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